Georgia CommonsSR 73: Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize
Last action February 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its work supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and the Georgians they serve.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a professional organization that supports speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists across the state. The resolution describes the kinds of communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders these professionals treat and notes that many association members serve vulnerable Georgians through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the Babies Can't Wait program. It formally commends the association and its members for their service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its members' service to Georgians.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its members, including speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists, who work in schools, hospitals, clinics, and other settings across Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it publicly acknowledges the role speech-language pathologists and audiologists play in diagnosing and treating communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders, including for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids recipients.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its members for their service to Georgia citizens.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the association.
From the bill
“the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association is a professional organization that supports speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- speech-language pathology
- audiology
- health care professionals
- Senate resolution